The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

felt the heat rise

more than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever taken

it would always be her who initiated. She

to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was

to this, and her

But...

mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her cheek,

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on the

able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it

his eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he

powering up the system. If I disable

to stare at one of

system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist

[No problem]

voice echoed inside of his

It belonged to Ava.

this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes.

"Got it."

shut

the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the

be able

perform tasks from time to time. They were

before, but when their mercenary

group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone

took turns, and at the moment, it

mission complete, we can relax for

pen on the

then blankly stared at

job sure is

connections and role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he

took over his role that he understood just how good

think

felt his chest tighten

after all this time had passed, he couldn't

death agonized him every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods.

he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

received a message. It was

the others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet

times as heavy silence fell upon the

to calm down, but when he saw the words

rise to memories he wanted to forget with all of his might.

'Calm down Ryan.'

his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his fingers

[Okay.]

sent a simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all of his energy to

seat once he sent

head to look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at his swollen

go on, I need to move

***

"We're here."

the black car and stretched my body. A familiar

my eyes while breathing

'Here I am.'

had been here. Honestly, everything felt so

was feeling into words, but…it wasn't

felt like it was eating away at the little sanity that

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